Historic membership library and cultural institution at 1008 Wall St in La Jolla, CA 92037, founded in 1899 and recognized as one of only 16 nonprofit membership libraries still operating in the United States. The Athenaeum presents an acclaimed jazz at the Athenaeum concert series, rotating fine art exhibitions across multiple gallery spaces, intimate chamber music recitals, author lectures, and children's art workshops throughout the year — and the Wall Street address sits steps from Warwick's on Girard, giving this block La Jolla's densest concentration of literary and cultural institutions. The building features a wood-paneled reading room, curated book and periodical collection, and architectural character reflecting over 125 years of La Jolla's cultural identity. Memberships support all programming and include borrowing privileges. Adjacent to the La Jolla Riford Library.